When I had mine the only problem I had was that it would not cycle some 2 3/4" trap loads. It always seemed to be the brand the course carried if I ran out and decided to shoot a few more. It does have a bit of a kick with 3 1/2" shells. I sold it and bought the A400 and have not had any problems with it no cycling

Mine kicks a bit more than my maxus did but not to much more. It's a different feeling kick. Hard to explain. I've been very pleased with the gun so far. Only thing I've really noticed is that I can hear the action cycle when I'm shooting. Never noticed that on any of my other guns.

I'd buy a Beretta way before I bought another Benelli. Mine would stove pipe if I had my heavy Parker on and a lot of people can't get them to shoot where they are looking. If you want a modern semi go with Beretta or Winchester.

I have a Beretta Urika that my son shoots when he visits and we both love it. Didn't think I would like it sense it doesn't have a humpback but it shoots right where we are looking. If you have the money to spend on a SBE 2 the Beretta is in your budget. If you want to save $700-800 buy a Winchester SX3.

Ok thankx guys! I've been hearing sbe2 and a400... I'm going to gander this weekend and gonna see witch one fits me best.... After I will post and tell u witch one I like better and why.... And final thoughts on this topic?

To me the SBE 2 feels the best when I throw it up. I like the narrow forend and the weight of the gun. The disappointment comes when you pattern it. By that time you have already wasted your money. Keep that in mind. I have bought two SBE 2's a couple years apart and I had the same problem with both of them. The thing is you NEVER hear anything bad about the Beretta. The only thing that takes some getting use to is the safety in FRONT of the trigger.

My son, 14 years old, shoots a wood stocked a400 and shoots it well. Both guns are easy to adjust and breakdown. The SBE is easier to carry afield as the receiver is shallower. The a400 is softer but, unless you are a diehard clays shooter, you will never shoot enough to make the 12 ga recoil an issue. I think too many people make recoil as much of an issue as a few ounces of weight. If the gun fits, recoil is not an issue ever. Also, don't waste your money on the 3-1/2" stuff as this is just a US marketing ploy. Most all gun problems that folks spew about are self induced so, take care of either and your grandkids will shoot them. Keep your powder dry. mauser

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